Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.

The only person you are destined to become is the person you

Summary

This quote emphasizes personal agency and the power of individual choice. It suggests that one's future is not predetermined or dictated by external forces or circumstances, but rather determined by their own decisions and efforts. It highlights the importance of taking proactive steps and making intentional choices to shape one's own destiny. By taking responsibility for their own actions and aspirations, individuals ultimately create their own path and define who they become in life.

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Self Determination Destiny

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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